white lie in Russian
white lie in Russian is неви́нная ложь.
white lie in Russian
неви́нная ложь
Pronounced: nevinnaya lozh
(idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
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What is "white lie" in Russian?
"white lie" in Russian is неви́нная ложь.
How do you pronounce неви́нная ложь?
"white lie" in Russian is неви́нная ложь, pronounced "nevinnaya lozh".
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